Books like Great Authors of Children's Literature (History Makers)
Award winning
Parker Looks Up: An Extraordinary Moment
Parker Curry, Jessica Curry, Brittany Jackson, 2019
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires empowerment and self-discovery.
Promotes artistic appreciation and cultural understanding.
Encourages curiosity and emotional growth.
Supports shared parent-child reading moments.
Parker Looks Up: An Extraordinary Moment
Parker Curry, Jessica Curry, Brittany Jackson, 2019
Award winning
A Book, Too, Can Be a Star
Charlotte Jones Voiklis, Jennifer Adams, Adelina Lirius, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires creativity and exploration in young minds.
Encourages emotional growth through relatable storytelling.
Supports literacy development in early learners.
Enhances parent-child bonding over shared reading.
A Book, Too, Can Be a Star
Charlotte Jones Voiklis, Jennifer Adams, Adelina Lirius, 2022
It Doesn't Need to Rhyme, Katie: Writing a Poem with Katie Woo (Katie Woo: Star Writer)
Fran Manushkin, Tammie Lyon, 2013
32 pages
Why to read
Explores creativity through poetry writing with Katie Woo.
Encourages self-expression and linguistic skills in young readers.
Provides relatable scenarios for children to learn from.
Supports literacy and cognitive development in a fun way.
It Doesn't Need to Rhyme, Katie: Writing a Poem with Katie Woo (Katie Woo: Star Writer)
Fran Manushkin, Tammie Lyon, 2013
Award winning
Please Bury Me in the Library
J. Patrick Lewis, Kyle M. Stone, aa, 2005
32 pages
Why to read
Promotes love and appreciation for libraries and reading.
Encourages imagination through whimsical, poetic storytelling.
Builds vocabulary and linguistic skills in young readers.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.
Please Bury Me in the Library
J. Patrick Lewis, Kyle M. Stone, aa, 2005
Award winning
Made By Raffi
Craig Pomranz, Margaret Chamberlain, 2014
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates individuality and creativity through colorful storytelling.
Encourages acceptance of differences, fostering inclusivity.
Supports confidence building in unique interests and talents.
Ideal for sparking discussions on diversity and self-expression.
Made By Raffi
Craig Pomranz, Margaret Chamberlain, 2014
Award winning
Meet Wassily Kandinsky
Read With You Center for Excellence in STEAM Education, 2022
36 pages
Why to read
Introduces Wassily Kandinsky's abstract art to young minds.
Encourages creativity and expression through colorful storytelling.
Supports early development in art appreciation and history.
Interactive and engaging narrative enhances learning experience.
Meet Wassily Kandinsky
Read With You Center for Excellence in STEAM Education, 2022
Award winning
Library Mouse: A Friend's Tale
Daniel Kirk, 2009
32 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity and friendship through story exploration.
Enhances reading skills and vocabulary development.
Encourages empathy and cooperative play among peers.
Ideal for shared reading and parent-child bonding.
Library Mouse: A Friend's Tale
Daniel Kirk, 2009
Award winning
Pablo Picasso: Activities for Kids
Marisa Boan, 2021
31 pages
Why to read
Engages creativity with hands-on art activities.
Introduces children to iconic artist Pablo Picasso.
Enhances fine motor skills through artistic expression.
Encourages appreciation for art and history.
